EPrf Michael Liebelt
Office of the DVC - Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Michael Liebelt was appointed as a lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide in 1989. He was the Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from 2001 until 2010 and was the Deputy Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Computer and Mathematical Sciences from July 2010 until May 2016. He held the position of Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences between September 2017 and October 2018. He was Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations) and Dean of Graduate Studies from November 2017 until his retirement from the University at the end of 2021.Michael has wide experience as a member of academic boards and boards of directors of several education providers, research commercialization ventures and private companies.His research interests are in computer architecture, particularly asynchronous digital systems and parallel architectures for the implementation of artificial general intelligence. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and a member of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Research Interests
- Computer architecture
- Asynchronous digital systems
- Parallel architectures for the implementation of artificial general intelligence
- Test and testability of digital systems
- Engineering education
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2021 | Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations) and Dean of Graduate Studies | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2018 | Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2010 - 2016 | Deputy Executive Dean | University of Adelaide |
| 2006 - 2015 | Associate Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2001 - 2010 | Head of School | University of Adelaide |
| 1996 - 2005 | Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 1989 - 1995 | Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | University of Adelaide | Australia | MEngSc |
| 1979 | University of Adelaide | Australia | BE(Hons) |
| 1978 | University of Adelaide | Australia | BSc |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Yuan, X., Liebelt, M. J., Shi, P., & Phillips, B. J. (2022). Cognitive decisions based on a rule-based fuzzy system. Information Sciences, 600, 323-341. Scopus9 WoS9 |
| 2021 | Yuan, X., Liebelt, M. J., Shi, P., & Phillips, B. J. (2021). Creating rule-based agents for artificial general intelligence using association rules mining. International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics, 12(1), 223-230. Scopus6 WoS8 |
| 2015 | Wang, P., Phillips, B., & Liebelt, M. (2015). Memristor-based activation circuit for longterm memories in cognitive architectures. Electronics Letters, 51(21), 1639-1641. |
| 2014 | Tian, G., & Liebelt, M. (2014). An effectiveness-based adaptive cache replacement policy. Microprocessors and Microsystems, 38(1), 98-111. Scopus11 WoS6 |
| 2007 | Malema, G., & Liebelt, M. (2007). Quasi-cyclic LDPC codes of column-weight two using a search algorithm. Eurasip Journal on Applied Signal Processing, 2007(1), 1-8. Scopus13 WoS7 |
| 2007 | Malema, G., & Liebelt, M. (2007). High girth column-weight-two LDPC codes based on distance graphs. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2007(1), 1-5. Scopus11 WoS7 |
| 2006 | Malema, G., & Liebelt, M. (2006). Deterministic methods for constructing structured LDPC codes with girth six and eight. WSEAS Transactions on Computers, 5(5), 1096-1101. |
| 2001 | To, K., Lim, C., Teo, K., & Liebelt, M. (2001). Support vector learning with quadratic programming and adaptive step size barrier-projection. Nonlinear Analysis-Theory Methods & Applications, 47(8 Part 8 Special Issue SI), 5623-5633. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2000 | Chandrasena, L. H., & Liebelt, M. J. (2000). Rate selection algorithm for quantized undithered dynamic supply voltage scaling. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design Digest of Technical Papers, 213-215. Scopus8 |
| 1999 | Liebelt, M. J., & Burgess, N. (1999). Detecting exitory stuck-at faults in semimodular asynchronous circuits. IEEE Transactions on Computers, 48(4), 442-448. Scopus4 WoS3 |
| 1997 | Tabrizi, N., Liebelt, M. J., & Eshraghian, K. (1997). A tabular method for guard strengthening, symmetrization, and operator reduction for Martin's asynchronous design methodology. IEEE Transactions on Computers, 46(9), 1050-1054. |
| 1997 | Abbott, D., Burgess, N., Gray, D., & Liebelt, M. (1997). Towards the realisation of an interactive mobile multimedia personal communicator (IM3PC). Proceedings of the Australian Microelectronics Conference, 18-22. Scopus3 |
| 1997 | Appleton, S., Morton, S., & Liebelt, M. (1997). High performance two-phase asynchronous pipelines. IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, E80-D(3), 287-294. |
| 1997 | Appleton, S., Morton, S., & Liebelt, M. (1997). High performance two-phase asynchronous pipelines. IEICE TRANSACTIONS ON INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS, E80D(3), 287-295. |
| 1996 | Appleton, S. S., Morton, S. V., & Liebelt, M. J. (1996). Technique for high speed asynchronous pipeline control. Electronics Letters, 32(21), 1973-1974. |
| 1995 | Kouzani, A. Z., Bouzerdoum, A., & Liebelt, M. J. (1995). Fuzzy motion estimation. Australian Journal of Intelligent Information Processing Systems, 2(3), 46-55. |
| 1982 | Pucknell, D. A., Liebelt, M. J., Raymond, M. L. J., & Wotton, N. (1982). Considerations in setting up supporting facilities for microprocessor applications work and teaching. Software & Microsystems, 1(5), 135-140. |
| Date | Project Title | Investigators | Funding Body | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 - 2008 | Hardware Verification Techniques for Complex High Performance Systems-on-a-chip | Lim C, Liebelt M, Parashkevov A | Australian Research Council | AUD 385,184 |
| 2002 - 2004 | Multi-channel reconfigurable high dynamic range digital receivers | Lim C, Marwood W, Choi J, Cumpston S, Liebelt M, Massie A | Australian Research Council | AUD 646,773 |
| 2002 - 2006 | National Networked Tele-Test Facility for Integrated Systems (NNTTFIS) | Liebelt M | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | --- |
| 2001 | Power estimation for asynchronous circuits, based on high level specifications | Liebelt M | The University of Adelaide | AUD 7,500 |
| 2000 | Implementation of QP optimisation on a parallel matrix processor | Lim C, Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 10,000 |
| 1999 | High Level Synthesis of Asynchronous Systems | Ashenden P, Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 5,000 |
| 1999 | Feasibility Study for Real Time Array Processing | Lim C, Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 11,000 |
| 1998 - 1999 | High Performance Asynchronous Pipelining Techniques in General Purpose RISC Processors | Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 18,000 |
| 1997 | Study of advanced asynchronous design issues based on extension of the event controlled systems design methodology | Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 12,000 |
| 1996 | Study of System Level Asynchronous Design Issues based on Extension of the Event Controlled Systems Design Methodology | Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 15,000 |
| 1996 - 1998 | A very high performance Matrix and Tensor Processor | Lim C, Marwood W, Liebelt M, Eshraghian K | Australian Research Council | AUD 210,259 |
| 1994 - 1995 | Development of the event controlled systems design methodology through implementation of an 8 Bit RISC Microprocessor | Liebelt M | Australian Research Council | AUD 15,000 |
| 1993 - 1995 | Electronic Vision System for real-time applications | Liebelt M | Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations | AUD 40,000 |
Courses Summary
| Date | Taught | Developed | Coordinated | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | x | x | x | Design and Innovation | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 2103 | Course outline |
| 2017 | x | x | x | Analog Electronics | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 1100 | Course outline |
| 2017 | x | x | x | Electronic Systems | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 1101 | Course outline |
| 2017 | x | x | Electronic Circuits | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 2101 | Course outline | |
| 2017 | x | x | Electronic Circuits M | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 2105 | Course outline | |
| 2017 | x | x | x | Design and Innovation | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 2103 | Course outline |
| 2017 | x | Systems Engineering Management | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 4055 | Course outline | ||
| 2017 | x | Business Management Systems UG | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 4064 | Course outline | ||
| 2017 | x | Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking (semester 1) | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 7057 | Course outline | ||
| 2017 | x | Engineering Communication and Critical Thinking (semester 2) | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 7057 | Course outline | ||
| 2017 | x | Business Management Systems PG | University of Adelaide | ELEC ENG 7164 | Course outline |
Awards
2017: Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
2016: Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence, in the category of Leadership, Support and Enhancement of Teaching Practice
2016: Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Forensic applications of analog memory: the digital evidence bag | Master of Philosophy | Master | Part Time | Mr Benjamin James Agnew |
| 2017 - 2021 | Principal Supervisor | Multi-Approaches to Achieve an Advanced Cognitive Agent in a New Type of Parallel Processing Computer | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Xin Yuan |
| 2014 - 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Interconnect Architectures for Dynamically Partially Reconfigurable Systems |
Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Thanh Thi Thanh Bui |
| 2013 - 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Long-Term Memory for Cognitive Architectures: A Hardware Approach Using Resistive Devices | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Peng Wang |
| 2013 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Mapping of Processing Elements of Hardware-based Production Systems on Networks on Chip | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Mostafa Wasiuddin Numan |
| 2011 - 2021 | Co-Supervisor | Exploring the forces shaping the modern university – the existential challenges of thought leaders managing the foundational values with the functional drivers – a case study of South Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Dr Kym Teh |
| 2010 - 2015 | Principal Supervisor | A Study of Low Power and High Performance Cache Hierarchy for Multi-Core Processor | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr Geng Tian |
| 2008 - 2015 | Principal Supervisor | Dynamic Cache Partitioning and Adaptive Cache Replacement Schemes for Chip Multiprocessors | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Miss Norfadila Mahrom |
| 2007 - 2010 | Co-Supervisor | An RNS-Enabled Microprocessor for Public Key Cryptography | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Zhining Lim |
| 2007 - 2009 | Co-Supervisor | Design Study of Energy-Efficient Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks | Master of Engineering Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Lifang Lu |
| 2007 - 2009 | Co-Supervisor | Software-Centric and Interaction-Oriented System-on-Chip Verification | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Xiao Xi Xu |
| 2007 - 2015 | Co-Supervisor | Subthreshold and Near Threshold Techniques for Ultra-Low Power CMOS Design | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr James Kitchener |
| 2006 - 2008 | Co-Supervisor | Adaptive Antenna Array Processing for GPS Receivers | Master of Engineering Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Yaohua Zheng |
| 2006 - 2011 | Co-Supervisor | Random Access Schemes for Multichannel Communication and Multipacket Reception in Wireless Networks | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr Hyuk Lee |
| 2004 - 2011 | Co-Supervisor | Signalling Requirements for Smart Pricing in Mobile Telecommunications Systems | Master of Engineering Science | Master | Part Time | Dat Vo |
| 2004 - 2014 | Co-Supervisor | A Mesh Architecture for Data Management of Matrix Computations | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Adam Burdeniuk |
| 2003 - 2007 | Principal Supervisor | Low-Density Parity-Check Codes: Construction and Implementation | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Gabofetswe Malema |
| 2003 - 2007 | Co-Supervisor | The Mesh -A Universally Integrated Design Approach for Device Control | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Martin Strange |
| 2003 - 2010 | Co-Supervisor | Verification of System-on-Chips using Genetic Evolutionary Test Techniques from a Software Applications Perspective | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Adriel Cheng |
| 2003 - 2010 | Co-Supervisor | Capacity of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Wireless Communication Systems Operating in the HF Band | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Nigel Brine |
| 2002 - 2007 | Co-Supervisor | Downlink Resource Allocation for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access Systems | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Kit Chee |
| 2001 - 2004 | Principal Supervisor | Design and Analysis of Visual Programming Language for PIC Microcontrollers | Master of Engineering Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Jeng Kong |
| 2001 - 2004 | Principal Supervisor | Lost VOIP Packet Recovery in Active Networks | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Mohammad Yousef Darmani |
| 2001 - 2008 | Co-Supervisor | Design of a Direct Downconversion Receiver for IEEE802.11a WLAN | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Yingbo Zhu |
| 1999 - 2003 | Principal Supervisor | The Study of Trace Cache Memory on Superscalar DLX Processor | Master of Engineering Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Apisake Hongwitayakorn |
| 1997 - 2002 | Principal Supervisor | Algorithms and Architectures for Low-Density Parity-Check Codecs | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Chris Howland |
| 1997 - 2002 | Principal Supervisor | Listless Zerotree Image and Video Coding | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Wen-Kuo Lin |
| 1996 - 2005 | Principal Supervisor | Energy Minimization of Portable Multimedia Systems through Rate Selection and Dynamic Voltage Scaling | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Lama Hewage VP Chandrasena |
| 1995 - 2003 | Principal Supervisor | Multiport Memory as a Medium for Interprocessor Communication in Multiprocessors | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Nasser Asgari |
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | College Council | Kathleen Lumley College, Inc. | Australia |
| 2017 - 2018 | Member | College Council | St Ann's College, Inc. | Australia |